You were pulled over by the police, and because you were nervous, or for other unknown reasons, they decide to search your vehicle. They find a baggie they think contain drugs, and pull out a pouch to test it. The result comes back positive. The problem is, you did not have drugs in your car! But now you are sitting in jail on drug possession charges. What should you do?
Always challenge the results of roadside drug tests
Deadly Pinellas Park Argument Results In Murder Charge For St. Pete Man
An argument in Pinellas Park allegedly ended in murder last week, landing a St. Petersburg man in jail on second-degree murder charges as a result.
Is capital punishment still allowed in Florida?
For an offense as serious as capital murder, there is a possibility that a person could end up sentenced to death. The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is still allowed in Florida. It is not legal in all states, but since Florida allows it, it can be used as a penalty for those who have committed serious criminal acts.
Prominent Tarpon Springs Couple Accused Of Using Sham Companies To Evade $8.8 Million In Federal Taxes
Federal authorities say a prominent Tarpon Springs couple who contributed to a litany of civic and private improvements to the area simultaneously dodged millions in income taxes.
Safety Harbor Man Arrested For Wrong-Way DUI In Clearwater
Yet another individual has been arrested for driving the wrong way while allegedly intoxicated on a Tampa-area street last week, this time on McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.
Two Texas Women Indicted On Allegations Of Defrauding Labor Department Of $5.9 Million In Health Care Charges
A pair of Texas clinic workers were indicted by a federal grand jury last week on allegations that they defrauded the Department of Labor out of around $5.9 million through claims for services that were either never rendered or were intentionally miscoded.
Libyan National Designated By OFAC For Alleged Role As Leader Of A Deadly Militia
Detroit Woman Sentenced To 160 Months In Federal Prison On Medicare Fraud Conviction
A greater Detroit woman will spend the next 13 years in Federal custody after being convicted of orchestrating a scheme to defraud Medicare of about $8.9 million.
Seventeen Saudi Government Officials Sanctioned By OFAC In Relation To Khashoggi Slaying
The United States Federal government announced sanctions on 17 Saudi nationals last week based upon accusations that they were involved in the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Off-Duty Palm Harbor Firefighter Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI
Pinellas County deputies say an off-duty Palm Harbor firefighter was driving his private vehicle while intoxicated last weekend.
Tarpon Springs Man Allegedly Slays Father In Argument Over Family Dog
An argument over the family dog allegedly led a 25-year-old man to fatally shoot his father last week in Tarpon Springs.
Sarasota Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Allegedly Defrauding Pinellas, Hillsborough Charter Schools
A Sarasota man who allegedly defrauded charter schools in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and five other Florida counties was sentenced to two decades behind bars last week.
South Korean Duo Indicted For Allegedly Masking Kickbacks To U.S. Official For Construction Contracts
A pair of employees from a prominent South Korean multinational corporation are facing charges for allegedly hiding bribes they paid to a United States official in order to secure contracts with the U.S. Army.
Several Russian Federation Individuals And Companies Sanctioned by OFAC Due To Illicit Activities In Ukraine
Two Russian nationals and nine Russian companies have been given additional sanctioned by the United States government on accusations that they were involved in "malign activities" intended to destabilize the Ukrainian government.
Detroit Woman Sentenced To Seven Years On Conviction For Defrauding Medicare Of $1.6 Million
The former owner of a Michigan home healthcare agency will be spending the next seven years in federal prison after being convicted last week of defrauding Medicare out of about $1.6 million in fraudulent payments.
Trio Of Tampanians Charged With Fraud In Alleged IRS Fraud Scheme
A trio of Tampa men are facing federal charges based on allegations that they masqueraded as loan agents and representatives of the Internal Revenue Service in an effort at defrauding people over the phone.
Local Principal Charged With Grand Theft After Allegedly Stealing $900 From Special Needs Student
Pasco County authorities say a Land O' Lakes elementary-school principal stole money from a 9-year-old student with special needs.
What are the penalties for forgery in Florida?
There are a wide range of state white collar crime charges here in Florida. One example is the charge of forgery.
Plant City Man Arrested In St. Pete Slaying
St. Petersburg authorities say an early-morning altercation led to a deadly argument last Thursday, and a Plant City man is now in custody to face murder charges as a result.
Quartet Of Texans Convicted Of Defrauding Medicare And Medicaid Of Over $3.7 Million
Four Dallas-area individuals were convicted by a federal grand jury last week of defrauding Medicare after investigators say they billed over $3.7 million in fraudulent charges.
Port Richey Man Allegedly Bites Deputy During Flight From Drug Arrest
Last week a Port Richey man allegedly fled from law enforcement and was bitten by a police dog before being apprehended on suspicion of drug activity.
Wrong-Way Crash On Frankland Bridge Yields DUI Charges For Lauderdale Lakes Man
A wrong-way crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge last weekend has yielded DUI charges for a Lauderdale Lakes man who deputies say is responsible for sending a Tampa woman to the hospital in critical condition.
Hudson Man Allegedly Used Dead Man's Identity To Flee Charges In Kentucky
A man using the identity of another individual who has been deceased for almost a year was arrested last week on charges of identity theft and may soon face extradition to Kentucky to face charges in a different alleged crime.
